Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa's fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair's aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services: Clearance & ForwardingEnergy Industry Support ServicesEquipment RentalCommodity TradingIntegrated SolutionsWarehousingMiningOil & GasAgricultureConstructionExplosivesRenewablesMission To make Africa work better.
Company Values Humility, Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, and Safety.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities The Chief of Staff will be a critical strategic partner to the CEO, driving organizational efficiency, managing complex cross-functional initiatives, and supporting strategic growth in the dynamic African logistics landscape. The role will have the respective HR Leads in all countries of operation reporting into the position.
Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Organizational AlignmentServe as strategic advisor to the CEODevelop and implement comprehensive organizational strategies relating to human capitalCoordinate strategic initiatives across multiple business unitsTranslate high-level strategic vision into actionable operational plansEnsure alignment between corporate strategy and operational executionOperational Excellence Manage cross-functional HR and Management projectsIdentify and implement operational efficiency improvements in all business functionsDevelop performance metrics and tracking mechanisms for continual improvementStreamline communication and decision-making processes in all business unitsStrategic Project Management Support critical strategic initiatives in African logistics expansionManage high-priority HR projects from conception to implementationCoordinate between different operational teams and regional officesTrack and report on strategic project progress and outcomesExecutive Support and Communication Prepare high-level executive reports and presentations relating to HR functionsManage strategic communications between leadership and teamsAct as critical information hub for senior leadershipRepresent CEO in key meetings and strategic discussionsStrategic HR Leadership Develop and execute comprehensive human resource strategies aligned with organizational goalsProvide strategic guidance to senior leadership on human capital mattersCreate long-term workforce planning, succession planning and retention strategiesDevelop and maintain a strong organizational cultureDevelop and implement employee development and career progression programsManage positive employee relations across the organizationDesign, implement and manage competitive compensation and benefits structuresCreate organizational learning and development strategies and develop leadership capabilities of the senior and junior management teamsEducation, Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, or related fieldMBA preferred8-12 years of progressive leadership experienceExperience in managing diverse teams across different geographical regionsDemonstrated success in managing a business unit in a corporate or entrepreneurial environmentExtensive experience working in African business environmentsEagerness to travel in Africa from time to timeThe Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionGeneral Business, Human Resources, and Supply ChainIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Human Resources Services, and Warehousing and Storage
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